Foodshed Alliance is a grassroots, cooperative non-profit organization that works to connect, develop, and promote a healthy community by strengthening relationships between local producers and consumers. They operate the Salida and Buena Vista Farmers Markets in Chaffee County, Colorado, and aim to educate and expand local agriculture and cottage industries. Their mission is to empower the community to support a thriving, sustainable food system. Foodshed Alliance also facilitates a thriving local food economy by organizing and promoting farmers markets and vendors, and hosts ShedFest, an end-of-season celebration. They value access to healthy food for all, stewardship, community, partnership, local economy, and leadership in farmers markets. Additionally, they run the 'Farmers Feed Chaffee' program, which procures fresh food from local producers and distributes it to families in need within the community.